Books /Animals: Behavior, Management and Welfare

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Animals: Behavior, Management and Welfare

ISBN

9798888368732

Author

Chris Dunn

Publisher

Larsen and Keller Education

Language

English

Publication Year

2025

Category

Veterinary Science and Medicine - Veterinary Science and Medicine

Pages

100

Price

USD 152

Description

Animal welfare is the scientific study focused on the well-being of animals, examining various factors such as immunosuppression, reproduction, disease, longevity, behavior, and physiology. This field addresses several key issues related to animal welfare, including behavioral enrichment, animal testing, the plight of abandoned pets, and blood sports. A central tenet of animal welfare is the recognition that animals are sentient beings, and their well-being should be a primary concern. Animal rights, an extension of this perspective, asserts that all non-human animals are entitled to the preservation of their existence. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of animal welfare. It is compiled in such a manner that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of the discipline. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.